"And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." Romans 5:5 (NIV) It gets me every time. I am always taken by surprise. Six months later and I do not see the trend ending any time …
"When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things …
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call him Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14 "Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he …
And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” Acts 8:36 (ESV) I debated for years... I had been baptized as an infant in the Lutheran Church- which would lovingly raise me for the entirety of my …
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV) 8 months. 8 months since Mom's earthly life ended and her eternal life began. How we cried. How Heaven …
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted …
"Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand." Psalm 37:24 I once had a mentor tell me that it took an average of 22 attempts for a person to quit smoking. 22 tries at briefly achieving and then falling off the wagon. 21 falls and 22 rises. …
“Yes, come,” Jesus said. Matthew 14:29 Step Out Jump In. If your best friend jumped off of a bridge, would you? I remember hearing this question as my best friend and sisters and I were not often, but occasionally, in need of a wise and correcting lecture. Of course this question stemmed from the fact that …
The Good Shepherd Story heard and shared by Charlie Musser and retyped by Brittany Shears. There once was a father who had a son he loved dearly and who he took great joy in. While the father had intended to give his son the world, unfortunately the family’s flock had fallen in disarray due to …
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I …
Declare Hope 